Canada Introduces Bill to Ban Social Media for Under‑16s and Regulate AI Chatbots
The government unveiled Bill C‑34, the Safe Social Media Act, which would require age verification and ban users younger than 16 from mainstream social media sites, while imposing safety standards on AI chatbot providers. The move follows public outcry after a school shooting and mirrors similar restrictions in Australia, Indonesia and Malaysia. Critics say the bill’s exemptions for “safe” platforms and its 10‑year implementation timeline leave loopholes, and teens argue they will find ways around the ban.
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Canada's move to rein in AI chatbots, spurred by school shooting, faces doubts over loopholes
Canadian legislation to regulate AI chatbots, introduced this week after national outrage over a school shooting that left nine people dead, has raised doubts among academics and legal experts who warn that loopholes and its lengthy time frame may undermine the effort.
Taking Stock of Bill C-34: Five Things to Know About the Government’s Plan for a Kids’ Social Media Ban, Mandated Age Verification, and AI Chatbot Rules
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